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Distinguishing Characteristics and Disparities in Child Protective Services-Investigated Maltreatment by Fathers.
- Source :
- Child Maltreatment; May2021, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p182-194, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- This study examines distinguishing characteristics of father-perpetrated maltreatment and disparities in Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation outcomes based on perpetrator gender and race. A sample of children (N = 2,017) reported to CPS for maltreatment attributed to their mother and/or father was drawn from the second National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-being (NSCAW II). Measures included perpetrator(s) relationship to the child (mother alone, father alone, mother and father) and race (Black, White, Other), caseworker-reported maltreatment characteristics and co-occurring risk factors, and CPS investigation outcomes (services, substantiation, out-of-home placement, criminal investigation, and criminal charges). Bivariate analyses revealed no clear pattern of higher risk for maltreatment involving fathers. In regression, father-alone perpetration predicted less out-of-home placement but more criminal investigations and charges. A significant interaction indicated the greatest risk for criminal charges when a Black father co-perpetrated maltreatment with mother. Findings imply needs for anti-bias training, specialized services for fathers, and coordinated diversion between child welfare and criminal justice systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10775595
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Child Maltreatment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149757572
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1077559520950828